At a Glance
Median Income
$23,929
$11,392 per capita
Home Value
$74,400
Zillow: $79,305
Median Rent
$565/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
42.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.6% smoking rate
How Matoaka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Matoaka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Matoaka a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Matoaka residents earn a median household income of $23,929 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,392. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,682 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Matoaka is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,305. Median rent is $565/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.4% of adults in Matoaka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
42.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Matoaka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,929
Per Capita$11,392
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$2,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,400
Rent$565
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$79,305
Housing Units103
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death18,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation2,508 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+42.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Matoaka was built in 1938.
42.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.